what grit?
Feb 25, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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what grit?
hey everyone,
i am going to be painting my truck in the up coming weeks.
i am going to do spry paint over my present paint.
my paint is in good ish condition but i dont like the color.
my question is what grit sand paper should i use to sand/prep the body with?
thank you in advance.
Feb 25, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Assuming the body and existing paint is smooth 220 or something a little finer works good IMO
Feb 25, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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If it were me ,,,I wouldn't paint over anything more that 400
Feb 26, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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From: Malvern, Ohio
220 on an orbital
Feb 26, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Feb 26, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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What kind of paint are you going to use?
Feb 26, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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hey steve,
well i am going to use:
"Trusted Quality Since 1921
Rust-Oleum
Stops
Rust
Flat
Protective
Enamel
Superior Coverage
and durability"
that is as it apears on the can of spray paint! oh and the 12 caps are flat black
Feb 26, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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From: Lakewood, Ca.
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Feb 27, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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heck yeah i am steve, i will show you on the 9th, well the paint cuz i wont be done painting by then.
Feb 27, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Dude - I have a couple of spray guns and some abilities - don't get rash on me, here - we can paint the thing so it will last over a month.
Feb 27, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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we can talk about it on the 9th how about that?
Feb 27, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Sounds like the place to do it.
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